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    • Posted on May 20, 2013 at 7:13 pm by Sparrow

    Dating People Who Drink

    Because relapse is most common in the first years of recovery—leveling off at about five years—Faulkner cautions that those who are sober be cautious about dating people who imbibe. “If you’re talking about someone with good sobriety dating someone who is a casual or responsible drinker, there isn’t necessarily a problem,” she says. “If the …∞

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    Posted on December 29, 2012 at 9:40 am by Sparrow Last modified by Sparrow on December 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm.

    The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
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    The Three Legacies of AA are: recovery, unity and service. The suggestions for recovery are the Twelve Steps; The suggestions for achieving unity are the Twelve Traditions; The suggestions for service are described in Twelve Concepts for World Service, The AA Service Manual and Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age. The relative success of the AA …∞

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    Posted on November 28, 2012 at 5:25 pm by Sparrow and modified on November 26, 2012 at 5:26 pm.

    Children of Heavy Drinkers
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    Has Someone’s Problem Drinking Affected You? Al-Anon has many pamphlets with useful information. Following are a few questions from a pamphlet aimed at those who grew up with a problem drinker: • Do you constantly seek approval and affirmation? • Do you fear criticism? • Do you have a need for perfection? • Do you …∞

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    Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:22 pm by Sparrow

    Alateen’s Purpose
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    Cover via Amazon Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and …∞

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    Posted on November 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm by Sparrow

    Alcoholism, a Family Problem
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    Problem drinking doesn’t just affect society, it also affects people at a more personal level – at home – and can create serious emotional problems for all family members. Maybe you’re reading this because there’s an alcohol problem in your family. If so, you’ve taken the first step in helping yourself. Let’s look briefly at …∞

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    Posted on October 19, 2012 at 6:22 am by Sparrow

    Help an Alcoholic 9
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    Be there for them when they’re ready Most comments on this subject go like this: “Be available when the alcoholic reaches out.” “When they hold out their hand for help, grab it.” “Help as many times as you are asked. Be there.” When I asked an alcoholic why she thinks her husband stayed with her …∞

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    Posted on September 28, 2012 at 11:11 pm by Sparrow

    Letting Go of Blame
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    We understand that alcoholism is a progressive disease that affects the drinker as well as those close to the drinker

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    Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:49 am by Sparrow

    The Purpose of Alateen
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    Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon …∞

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    Posted on April 30, 2010 at 1:33 pm by Sparrow

    Letting Go of Shame
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    Often those of us who live or have lived with someone else’s problem drinking either blame ourselves or the drinker. “If I were a better spouse, he wouldn’t be drinking.” “If she really loved me, she would have kept her promise and given up the alcohol.” When we understand that alcoholism is a progressive disease …∞

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    Posted on March 22, 2010 at 8:13 am by Sparrow and modified on February 27, 2012 at 12:17 pm.

    Alcohol and the Family
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    Alcoholism is a disease experienced by the family. Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a …∞

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